Fantasy Player Profile Kaevon Merriweather
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vs. IND: #23 vs opposing DB - 29.06 FPA
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Inks future deal with Houston
The Texans signed Merriweather (knee) to a reserve/future contract Tuesday.
Analysis: Merriweather ended the season on the Texans' practice-squad injured list due to a knee injury he sustained in Week 18 against the Colts. He appeared in 13 regular-season games between the Texans (one game) and Buccaneers (12 games) and totalled 11 tackles (six solo) while serving mostly on special teams. Merriweather will be on Houston's 90-man roster during the offseason, and if he's fully recovered from his knee injury, he would be permitted to participate in OTAs and minicamp.
Published: Tue, Jan 20 at 5:40pm by Rotowire.com
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Placed on practice-squad IL
Merriweather (knee) was placed on the Texans' practice-squad injured list Thursday.
Analysis: Merriweather won't be available to play in the postseason due to the knee injury he sustained in Houston's regular-season finale. The Texans signed fellow safety K'Von Wallace to the practice squad in a corresponding move.
Published: Thu, Jan 8 at 12:22pm by Rotowire.com
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Suffers knee injury in victory
Merriweather suffered a knee injury in Sunday's 38-30 win over the Colts.
Analysis: Merriweather sustained the injury in the second half, and he was ultimately unable to return to action. With Houston set to play in the wild-card round next weekend, the safety will look to return to practice as soon as possible.
Published: Sun, Jan 4 at 1:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Joins Texans' practice squad
Merriweather was signed to Houston's practice squad Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Merriweather, originally signed by Tampa Bay in 2023 as an undrafted free agent out of Iowa, was waived by the Buccaneers on Wednesday. He has 46 tackles, including 1.0 sacks, two passes defensed and one fumble recovery over 42 career regular-season games in the NFL.
Published: Fri, Dec 19 at 3:53am by Rotowire.com
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Stands out in preseason finale
Merriweather recorded six tackles (all solo) and a quarterback hit in the Buccaneers' 23-19 preseason loss to the Bills on Saturday night.
Analysis: The third-year pro was second in tackles on the night while playing all 67 snaps from scrimmage, wrapping up a productive preseason where he recorded 10 stops across two games. Merriweather saw an increase in involvement in his second NFL campaign last season, and he projects to serve as Tykee Smith's primary back up at free safety heading into the 2025 season.
Published: Mon, Aug 25 at 10:13pm by Rotowire.com
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Modest numbers in '24 season
Merriweather posted 17 tackles (11 solo), including 1.0 sacks, one pass defensed and one fumble recovery across 14 regular-season games in 2024.
Analysis: The second-year safety's 244 snaps on defense were 95 more than he logged during his rookie 2023 campaign, and he also maintained a robust role on special-teams coverage and return units. Merriweather took on a bigger role down the stretch after he was brought back following his mid-November release, posting a career-best seven tackles across 53 snaps in Week 14 against the Raiders and also playing 63 snaps against the Saints in Week 18 while posting three tackles and a pass defensed.…read more
Published: Fri, Jan 24 at 2:09pm by Rotowire.com
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Past knee injury
Merriweather (knee) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Panthers, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Merriweather opened the Buccaneers' week of practice with consecutive limited sessions due to a knee injury, but he logged a full workload Friday, indicating that he's since moved past the issue. With Antoine Winfield (knee) already ruled out for the Week 17 contest, Merriweather is likely to step in and serve as Tampa Bay's top free safety.
Published: Fri, Dec 27 at 12:27pm by Rotowire.com
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Questionable to return Sunday night
Merriweather (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday night's game against the Cowboys, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Analysis: The safety made two solo tackles before exiting. Merriweather has seen extended snaps in recent weeks in place of injured starter Antoine Winfield (knee). If he can't return Sunday night, Christian Izien is Tampa Bay's only extra safety left.
Published: Sun, Dec 22 at 6:54pm by Rotowire.com
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Career-high tackle total Sunday
Merriweather recorded seven tackles (four solo) including 1.0 sacks during Sunday's 28-13 win versus the Raiders.
Analysis: With regular starter Mike Edwards (hamstring) out, Merriweather played a season-high 53 of Tampa Bay's 64 defensive snaps in Week 14, and he ended up tying for the team lead in total tackles. 2021 All-Pro Antoine Winfield also suffered a serious knee injury Sunday, meaning Merriweather will probably see an expanded role during the Buccaneers' next couple games.
Published: Tue, Dec 10 at 8:13am by Rotowire.com
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Out in Tampa Bay
The Buccaneers waived Merriweather on Monday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Merriweather appeared in each of the Buccaneers' last nine games before being waived Monday, recording three total tackles while playing primarily on special teams (41 defensive snaps and 198 on special teams). The Iowa product became expendable after the Bucs claimed Mike Edwards on Thursday. Merriweather has a chance to stay in Tampa Bay on the team's practice squad if he clears waivers.
Published: Mon, Nov 18 at 2:13pm by Rotowire.com
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Full go Wednesday
Merriweather (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: Merriweather sustained a knee injury during the Buccaneers' preseason game against the Jaguars, but it now appears he's moved past the issue. The 24-year-old appeared in 16 regular-season games with Tampa Bay last season, recording 21 total tackles while primarily playing on special teams (289 of 438 total snaps). He figures to play a similar role in 2024.
Published: Wed, Sep 4 at 2:37pm by Rotowire.com
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Departs with knee injury
Merriweather won't return to Saturday's exhibition contest versus Jacksonville due to a knee injury, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Analysis: Merriweather was hurt on a Jaguars rushing play early in the second quarter and has since been ruled out from returning. The safety is looking to see increased work on defense after logging most of his work on special teams as a rookie last year. Merriweather has had a strong camp and is currently slated to back up Jordan Whitehead (quadriceps) and Antoine Winfield if the knee issue doesn't prove to be serious.
Published: Sat, Aug 17 at 5:51pm by Rotowire.com
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Returns to practice
Merriweather (ankle) is practicing Sunday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Analysis: An ankle injury kept Merriweather off the field during OTAs and the beginning of training camp, but he now appears to be fully recovered from the issue. The second-year safety is expected to take on a rotational role in the Bucs' secondary while also working on special teams during the 2024 campaign.
Published: Sun, Jul 28 at 7:11am by Rotowire.com
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Not practicing
Merriweather (ankle) is "being held out of practice" during training camp, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Analysis: The safety also did not participate in the team's offseason program, per Smith. Merriweather left Tampa Bay's divisional-round playoff loss to Detroit with an ankle injury. The second-year pro recorded 21 tackles during the 2023 regular season and played more on special teams than defense.
Published: Thu, Jul 25 at 5:52pm by Rotowire.com
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| Tackles | Turnover | Fantasy | |||||
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| Wk | Opp | Tot | Sck | Int | Frc Fum | Fum Rec | Pts |
| 1 | @LAR, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 2 | TB, | 2 | - | - | - | - | 2.50 |
| 3 | @JAX, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1.00 |
| 4 | TEN, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 3.50 |
| 5 | @BAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 6 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.50 |
| 7 | @SEA, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 8 | SF, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 9 | DEN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 10 | JAX, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.50 |
| 11 | @TEN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 12 | BUF, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 13 | @IND, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 14 | @KC, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 15 | ARI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 16 | LV, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 17 | @LAC, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 18 | IND, | 2 | - | - | - | - | 2.50 |
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